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Stony Brook — Streams 19.2 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle · GNIS 872749
Catalogued on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Stony Brook — a stream — lies 19.2 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872749, Stony Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stony Brook sits at 44.36395° N, 71.17396° W (DMS 44°21′50″ N, 71°10′26″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.33167° N, 71.15083° W (DMS 44°19′54″ N, 71°09′03″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 300 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Stony Brook itself. The ones closest to Stony Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Townline Brook | Carter Dome | 1.5 mi |
| Clay Brook | Carter Dome | 1.6 mi |
| Peabody River | Berlin | 2 mi |
| Moose River | Berlin | 2.3 mi |
| Kidder Brook | Berlin | 2.5 mi |
| Pea Brook | Berlin | 2.6 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Carter Dome | 2.6 mi |
| Josh Brook | Berlin | 2.6 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Carter Dome | 2.7 mi |
| Culhane Brook | Carter Dome | 2.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle
The Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Stony Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Surprise | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Townline Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Moriah | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Barnes Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Culhane Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Imp Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Imp Face | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 33-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Stony Brook — 19.2 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.364°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 19.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Stony Brook track the nearby Mount Surprise summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stony Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Surprise | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Washington Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Townline Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stony Brook located?
Stony Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 19.2 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stony Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.2 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stony Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stony Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872749 on the Carter Dome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stony Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 299 other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q35400134.